Job Description:

Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathology Assistant-3289-Tucson

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Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind
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Employee Status: Permanent 

Hours Per Week:  40 Hours   

Work Calendar:  10-Month 

Pay Rate:   $28.47-$72.38/hour

Other: ASL Preferred

CLASS SUMMARY
 

The Speech and Language Pathologist works on supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to,direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLP serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.

Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening protocols ; follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols;documents student progress toward meeting established objectives; works on administering assessments, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs.
 

Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist,the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to,direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.

Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP); follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols;documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to the SLP;assists the SLP during assessments, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs.

Position assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports;assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology

LICENSES / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• SLPA Certification through Arizona Department of Health Services 

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or Statute

• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit

• Principles and practices of administration and management

• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

• Federal and State regulations, laws and acts that impact Speech Pathology

•  Instructional activities related to Speech Language Pathology

• Delivery of intervention programs for students with communication disabilities

• The remediation or development of speech and language skills

• Student recordkeeping standards

• The use of alternative communication devices and systems

• Software programs necessary to compile data and generate reports

DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:

• Document student's progress toward meeting established treatment objectives

• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP

• Provide assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice and fluency disorders

• Safely operate alternative communication devices and systems

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance.  Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents.   Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage.  Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. 

Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance. 

Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program.  Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment.  Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.  Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.  

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

 Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.